AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - 6-Core 12-Thread 3.6GHz (Boost 4.1GHz) AM4 65W (Boxed)
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 desktop CPU with 6 cores/12 threads, 3.6GHz base to 4.1GHz boost, 8MB L3 cache, 65W TDP, Socket AM4, DDR4 support, includes Wraith Stealth cooler.
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The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-friendly desktop processor based on the Zen 2 Renoir architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and boost up to 4.1 GHz. Built on a 7nm TSMC process, this processor delivers efficient performance for productivity tasks and gaming when paired with a discrete graphics card. With a low 65W TDP, it maintains excellent power efficiency while supporting DDR4 memory and featuring PCIe 3.0 connectivity.
This processor is designed for users seeking a cost-effective upgrade path on the AM4 socket platform. The included Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate thermal management for standard workloads, and the unlocked multiplier allows tech-savvy users to explore overclocking. The monolithic design enables AMD to offer competitive pricing, though it comes with trade-offs including 20 lanes of PCIe 3.0 (versus newer chiplet designs) and no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.
Performance benchmarks show the Ryzen 5 4500 positioned between older Zen 2 processors and newer Zen 3 alternatives, making it suitable for light gaming, content creation, and general computing tasks. The processor ranks 1183rd in multithreading and 1103rd in single-threading across all CPUs, with a CPUmark score of approximately 16,091.
- 6 cores / 12 threads with 3.6 GHz base / 4.1 GHz boost
- 8 MB L3 cache, 7nm TSMC manufacturing process
- Socket AM4 with DDR4 memory support (up to 3200 MHz)
- 65W TDP with Wraith Stealth cooler included
- PCIe 3.0 (20 lanes), unlocked for overclocking
- No integrated graphics — discrete GPU required
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Processor Model | 4500 |
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen 4000 Series (Zen 2 Renoir) |
| Processor Cores | 6 |
| Processor Threads | 12 |
| Processor Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor Boost Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Processor Lithography | 7 nm |
| Processor Cache (L3) | 8 MB |
| Processor Cache (L2) | 6 x 512 KB |
| Processor Cache (L1 Instruction) | 6 x 32 KB |
| Processor Cache (L1 Data) | 6 x 32 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Memory Types Supported | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory Clock Speeds Supported | 2667 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3200 MHz |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 20 lanes |
| Integrated Graphics | No (Discrete GPU Required) |
| Processor Operating Modes | 64-bit |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Wraith Stealth Cooler |
| Package Type | Boxed |
| CPUmark Score | 16,091 |
| 3DMark CPU Profile Max Threads Score | 4,752 |
| Single Thread Performance | 2,588 MOps/Sec |
| Integer Math Performance | 49,501 MOps/Sec |
| Floating Point Math Performance | 29,295 MOps/Sec |